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Europe Advances Plans For Real-Time Payments Connectivity With Asia
By linking its TARGET Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) system with India and Southeast Asia, the European Central Bank (ECB) is accelerating real-time payments globally and challenging European payment service providers (PSPs) to prepare for faster flows and competitive pressures.
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Prolonged Limbo On Open Banking Leaves US Financial Sector Navigating Uncertainty
A renewed push from Democratic senators highlights how the stalled Personal Financial Data Rights (PFDR) rule is forcing banks and fintechs to rethink strategy, as shifting political priorities threaten a stable data-access framework for the long term.
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US Open Banking Rule Highlights Industry Divisions Over Data And Fees
By defining who can access consumer data, whether fees are allowed and compliance timelines, the Personal Financial Data Rights final rule (PFDR Rule) underscores continuing legal and market tensions between banks and fintech innovators.
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EBA Slams Fintechs Over Lax Compliance In New AML Risk Assessment
In its latest risk assessment, the European Banking Authority (EBA) has warned that poor practices and a lack of experience at fintechs, including payments and crypto firms, are undermining efforts to tackle financial crime.
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Sign up for accessRegulatory Influencer: Dubai Financial Services Authority Shifts Crypto Token Suitability Assessments to Firms
On January 12, 2026, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) implemented significant amendments to its crypto token regime, shifting suitability assessments from the regulator to firms operating in or from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Dubai’s special economic zone.
Read articleThe Potential Impact of a UK Card Network on the Payments Landscape
In addition to the much-discussed objective of payments sovereignty, a domestic alternative could lead to greater operational resilience and a decrease in the complexity of remaining compliant.
Read articleRegulatory Influencer: Unlocking Pix - Fraud and Financial Crime in Brazil
Brazil’s Pix instant payments system has evolved into one of the world’s most advanced and widely used instant payments systems, transforming the financial landscape of Latin America's largest economy. Since its launch in 2020 by the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB), Pix has streamlined and digitised payments at scale, fundamentally changing how individuals and businesses move money in Brazil.
Read articleRegulatory Influencer: Reinvigorating the Chartering of New Banks in the US - Federal and State Charters
The US banking landscape is shifting as firms that once operated outside traditional banking rails increasingly move inside the regulatory guardrails. Federal regulators, led by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), are playing a central role in this transition through the reinvigoration of de novo bank chartering, particularly via the national trust bank charter. In December 2025, the OCC granted conditional approval to five national trust bank charter applications from firms focused on digital asset-related business models.
Read articleAmazon’s Pay By Bank Launch Marks Milestone For UK National Payments Vision
The retail giant’s launch of Pay by Bank in the UK is a significant step in the evolution of open banking from regulatory concept to mainstream retail infrastructure.
Read articleDigital Euro Legislative Push Gains Pace, Despite Holding Limit Debate
Plans for the central bank digital currency (CBDC) are still being refined, but look set to create significant data, governance and interoperability responsibilities for payments firms operating in the EU.
Read articleCross-Border Retail Payments Platform Set To Boost Regional Trade Integration in Africa
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa’s (COMESA) Digital Retail Payments Platform (DRPP) is a landmark step for regional financial integration, enabling payment service providers and banks to expand cross-border services, reduce transaction costs and capture emerging opportunities in 2026 and beyond.
Read articleGhana Moves Towards Comprehensive Virtual Asset Regulation In 2026
Ghana is preparing for a major shift in its regulatory approach to virtual assets, with the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill 2025 set to introduce a structured, risk-based regulatory framework for virtual asset activities.
Read articleIs the Digital Banking Licence the Answer to Nigeria’s Lending Struggles?
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) fintech report outlines the country’s readiness to align financial innovation with market-friendly regulations, aiming to create long-term opportunities for digital lenders.
Read articleVixio’s Verdict: The UK Financial Conduct Authority’s Case Against HTX — Setting the Precedent for Extraterritorial Regulatory Action
On February 10, 2026, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its legal proceedings, which it had filed on October 21, 2025, against Panama-incorporated crypto exchange HTX (formerly Huobi Global) for illegal, continued promotion of services to UK consumers.
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